Olga

2004
2h 21m

IMDb RATING

6.5/10

3.7K

YOUR RATING

Biography Drama History

Based upon the true story of Olga Benário, the German-born wife of Brazilian communist leader Luís Carlos Prestes. During the dictatorship of Getúlio Vargas (1930-1945) she was arrested and ... Read allBased upon the true story of Olga Benário, the German-born wife of Brazilian communist leader Luís Carlos Prestes. During the dictatorship of Getúlio Vargas (1930-1945) she was arrested and sent to Nazi Germany, where she was put to death in a concentration camp. After World War ... Read allBased upon the true story of Olga Benário, the German-born wife of Brazilian communist leader Luís Carlos Prestes. During the dictatorship of Getúlio Vargas (1930-1945) she was arrested and sent to Nazi Germany, where she was put to death in a concentration camp. After World War II began, Vargas decided to support the Allies.

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IMDb RATING

6.5/10

3.7K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 16 wins & 17 nominations

Trivia
This is second time Eliane Giardini was the mother of Camila Morgado. The first one was in A Casa das Sete Mulheres (2003), also directed by Jayme Monjardim. This mini-series tells the story of Anita Garibaldi, after whom Olga named her daughter.

Connections
Referenced in Mussum, Um filme do Cacildis (2019)

Soundtracks
When I Get Old
Music by Sebastião Viana
Lyrics by Marcus Viana

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Review

Featured review

8/10

Stellar Performance

I've just caught the film, and I must say, it is a powerful, powerful depiction - epic, really, of the life of Olga Benario. Camila Morgado is a force to be reckoned with. She left no stone unturned in bringing Olga (back) to life in this film. Her presence in the film is awe-inspiring. Such an amazing actress. Look for the subtle, uncomfortable humor that she depicts in her first night aboard ship with Prestes. It is great acting. And the strength of her gaze in a number of scenes will lock you in your seat. Just an amazing turn by this young actress. I was fortunate enough to see the film with her in attendance, and her comments afterward highlighted an articulate, well-read and focused young woman who is clearly quite serious about her craft and her country. What a breath of fresh air THAT is today!!

The story itself is solid, the cinematography outstanding.

This film will stay with you.

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